SaturdayFeb 21, 2026
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The Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (born 26 May 1689 in Thoresby Hall, died 21 August 1762), was an English aristocrat and writer, chiefly remembered today for her letters.
Satire should, like a polished razor keen, Would with a touch that 's scarcely felt or seen.
Let this great maxim be my virtue's guide, In part she is to blame that has been tried: He comes too near that comes to be denied.
But the fruit that can fall without shaking Indeed is too mellow for me.
Be plain in dress, and sober in your diet; In short, my deary, kiss me, and be quiet.
And we meet, with champagne and a chicken, at last.
Whoever will cultivate their own mind will find full employment. Every virtue does not only require great care in the planting, but as much daily solicitude in cherishing as exotic fruits and flowers; the vices and passions (which I am afraid are the natural product of the soil) demand perpetual weeding. Add to this the search after knowledge... and the longest life is too short.
It's all been very interesting.
General notions are generally wrong.
Civility costs nothing and buys everything.
I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.
Satire should, like a polished razor keen, Wound with a touch that's scarcely felt or seen.
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